In the silence of our being, our true nature is revealed. This silence is the essence of all things we perceive—everything we see, hear, feel, and experience. In this silence, there are no labels, judgments, or concepts. In it, you are not defined by the names you call yourself or the thoughts you think about yourself. Just like the silence itself, you are boundless, limitless, ageless, and timeless.
Celebrating a solitary birth at Christmas misses the deeper meaning. Christmas is less about birth and more about discovery. What we discover may feel new to us, but its true nature is eternal. It has never been born and will never die. It has always been with us, and in fact, it is who we truly are. We cannot be separated from it, because it is the very essence of our being. This is the true message of Christmas.
This holiday season, the greatest gift we can give ourselves is the reminder that peace is not something we must wait for—it is who we are right now. The greatest gift we can give others is the realization that this truth applies to them as well. Over and over, the symbols of Christmas remind us of the joy in discovering our true nature, which is peace. May each of us fully awaken to this truth.